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OxyContin® Symptoms and Effects

The effect of OxyContin, taken in recommended doses, is relief of pain. It usually prescribed for people in severe pain, through chronic arthritis, terminal cancer or other very serious illnesses. OxyContin¹s effect has been described as a jolt of pure pleasure, but the pain that follows is equally as powerful. It is often compared to Heroin for its intoxicating effects. OxyContin addicts gradually lose their ability to manage all types of pain. Similar to other abused painkillers such as Vicodin, Percocet and Morphine, people begin abusing the drug for its extreme euphoric effects. When snorting or injecting OxyContin, the rush of pleasure comes more quickly and does not last as long. Abuse of opiates leads to increased tolerance and administered dosages.